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Asbury, Francis – Ashley, Clarence Degrand

Asbury, Francis

bishop of the methodist episcopal church, was born Aug. 20, 1745, in Handsworth, England.

For thirty-two years, Bishop Asbury traveled yearly through the United States, ordaining not less than three thousand preachers, and preaching about seventeen thousand sermons. He died March 31, 1816, in Spottsylvania, Va.

Ashburn, George W

soldier, was born in Georgia. During the civil war he was a strong opponent of secession, and raised a company of southern loyalists, subsequently enlarged to a regiment, of which he was colonel. On his return home after the war he boldly advocated the congressional plan of reconstruction.

He was chosen a delegate to the Georgia constitutional convention of 1867, and did much toward perfecting the constitution of his state. He died April 1, 1868.

Ashby, Turner

soldier, was born in 1824, in Rose Hill, Va. He raised a regiment of cavalry, and made so distinguished a record as a cavalry officer, that he was appointed brigadier-general in the confederate provisional army in 1861. He died June 5, 1862.

Ashe, John

soldier, was born in 1720, and was a general in the continental army. He died Oct. 24, 1781, in Sampson county, N. C.

Ashe, John B

congressman, was born in 1748 in Rocky Point, N. C., and was a son of John Baptiste Ashe. He was elected a representative in congress from Tennessee, from 1843 to 1845, representing the tenth district. He died Nov. 27, 1802, in Halifax, N. C.

Ashe, John Baptiste

congressman, governor, was born in 1748, in Rocky Point, N. C. He was a delegate to the continental congress in 1787 and 1788; was a representative in congress from North Carolina from 1790 to 1793; and was one of those who voted for locating the seat of government on the Potomac.

He was elected governor of the state of North Carolina in 1801. He died Nov. 27, 1802, in Halifax, N. C.

Ashe, Samuel

lawyer, jurist, governor, was born in 1725, in North Carolina, and was a brother of General John B. Ashe, of the old congress. He was a lawyer of ability, a citizen of exalted patriotism, and a soldier in emergencies. He was a leading member of the North Carolina congress; chief justice of the state from 1777 to 1796; and governor of North Carolina from 1795 to 1798. He died Feb. 3, 1813, in Rocky Point, N. C.

Ashe, Samuel A'Court

lawyer, journalist, was born Sept. 13, 1840, near Wilmington, N. C. He attended the Georgetown Mathematical academy, Rugby academy, Oxford Military academy, and the United States Naval academy.

He served as a captain in the confederate army; has been postmaster of Raleigh, N. C.; and chairman of the state democratic executive committee. He has attained prominence as a successful journalist and an able lawyer.

Ashe, William S

lawyer, congressman, was born in Wilmington, N. C., and was the son of John Baptiste Ashe. He was a lawyer by profession; served in the state legislature in 1846, and was reelected in 1848. He was a representative in congress from 1849 to 1853. He was killed on a railroad in 1864, near Wilmington, N. C.

Ashley, Chester

lawyer, United States senator, was born June 1, 1790, ın Westfield, Mass. He established himself in Little Rock, Ark., then a mere landing, and was chosen a senator in congress from Arkansas in 1844. He died April 27, 1848, in Washington City.

Ashley, Clarence Degrand

lawyer, was born July 21, 1851, in Boston, Mass. He organized the Metropolis Law school of New York city, and accepted a professorship in its faculty. He was appointed to the chair of contracts in University Law school; became vice-dean of its faculty and executive head of the evening department.